FOOD

JAPANESE CHRISTMAS TRADITION: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
Christmas is celebrated in Japan with much fanfare. Families gather around the table in great anticipation, having waited all year long for their traditional holiday meal. It is a national phenomenon that has become ingrained in the Japanese culture. Traditional Japanese cuisine is not served. They feast on Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).

CORN FLAKES WERE INVENTED TO SUPPRESS SEXUAL DESIRES
John Harvey Kellogg was a zealot with unwavering devotion to his cause. He believed in “biologic living”. Above all else he advocated a bland diet, totally devoid of taste. It included vegetarianism, minimal dairy products and eggs, no alcohol or tobacco, no coffee, tea or condiments. His grain-based diet was meant to suppress sexual desires and to improve patient digestion. He wanted to stamp out what he considered a grievous sin against God, masturbation.

HOW TO TURN CHINESE DUMPLINGS INTO SOMETHING FABULOUS
I never purchase Chinese takeout without including an order of dumplings. Steamed or fried, I’m in love with them all. I used to douse them in the little containers of dipping sauce that were always included. I knew I could give my dumplings a better send off before they met their ultimate fate.So, I created the perfect sauce.